Julie Corrado's (juliec) Blog

Best way to get top dollar for your home is to price it AT market value. You'll get multiple offers and often times your property will sell for OVER market value. Many times it’s hard to find a Realtor who can give you an honest value of your home. If you can trust your Realtor to price your home...

The busiest months to sell your home are March, April May and June. This is the season you can get the most traffic through your home, therefore more offers and higher prices. The month of March we have more listings than any other month since last October, the spring market starts now. Buyers wa...

THANKS TO ONE OF THE MOST MILD WINTERS, THE SPRING MARKET HAS DEFINITELY STARTED EARLY! THIS TIME LAST YEAR, WE WERE STILL DIGGING OUT FROM ONE OF THE HEAVIEST SNOW FALLS ON RECORD AND IT FELT LIKE WINTER WAS NEVER GOING TO END. THIS YEAR WAS THE EXACT OPPOSITE - MILD TEMPERATURES AND LITTLE TO N...

BUILDING A NEW HOME *Despite a likely higher price tag, a home builder will say that you’re buying a better product when you buy new *Builders typically stand by their craftsmanship through warranties *Home designed for the way Americans live today, maximizing the usability of space and offering ...

Many people decide to remove their property from the market during the busy holiday season. Because it’s such a hectic time of year, the last thing sellers want to worry about is keeping their property in “showing condition.” However, there are advantages to keeping your property actively listed ...

You may think your wallpaper is beautiful, but that’s very subjective!  If you are in the market to sell your property, you have to make your home as neutral as possible.   Simply taking down wall paper and painting is sometimes the determining factor as to whether or not a property sells. Many t...

As most of you know, real estate is cyclical and home values have gone up and down over the decades. The most recent down turn has caused apprehension among buyers, while others have capitalized on the low interest rates and historically low prices. Regardless of the current state of the housing ...

Other than having a knowledgeable real estate expert on your team, the #1 thing that will ensure you get the most money for your home is to have it professionally staged. Staging your home is all about cost effective ways to portray your living space in the best light possible. Furniture placemen...

NEWS YOU CAN USE I am very involved in the local market, so I can provide you with up-to-date information and statistics on current market conditions. Real Estate is local - Don't get caught up in everything you hear in the media. Real estate reports are often skewed to heighten drama! RELY ON MY...

These days, it seems everyone could use a few extra dollars. Did you know there might be a cache of cash in your budget? Savings are adding up: U.S. Personal Savings reach the highest level in more than 15 years With recent economic uncertainty, Americans are focused on spending less and saving m...